For further information please contact: Sergeant Martin K. Elmore
417-469-3121, Ext. 241
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July 18, 2011

EMPHASIS: Troop G Conducts Sixth Community Alliance Program

Captain Dwayne F. Isringhausen, commanding officer, Troop G, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Willow Springs, Missouri, announces that the Patrol will be conducting a Community Alliance Program beginning Tuesday, September 6, 2011, and concluding with an awards ceremony on Tuesday, October 18, 2011. The mission of the Community Alliance Program is to provide personal interaction between the community and the Patrol. The program is designed for those possessing a strong interest in learning about the Patrol's purpose and role within the law enforcement community. The Highway Patrol is seeking up to 20 responsible citizens, community leaders, and professional and business associates who are willing to commit to a program that provides a unique opportunity unlike any formerly offered by the Patrol.

Classes will meet on each of six consecutive Tuesday evenings, from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., in the meeting room at Troop G Headquarters in Willow Springs. Successful completion of the program will require attendance at each Tuesday evening session. (One absence will be allowed with prior approval from the program coordinator.) The curriculum will familiarize participants with many Patrol policies and procedures utilizing teaching techniques similar to those experienced by troopers attending the Missouri State Highway Patrol Academy in Jefferson City. Many evenings will include activities and role-playing exercises that provide participants practical experience. The program will conclude with an awards ceremony at which time awards will be presented to each successful participant.

The Patrol is accepting applications for the Community Alliance Program through August 12, 2011. There is no cost to participate in the program. Selection of up to 20 participants will be based upon an evaluation of an application form and a criminal record check. Application forms are available by calling Troop G Headquarters at (417) 469-3121.

Tentative Program Curriculum:

September 6 - History of the Patrol, "Tools of the Trade"
September 13 - "Glorified Traffic Cops?" Traffic Enforcement
September 20 - Aircraft, SWAT, Pursuits, Accident Reconstruction. "Real Stories of the Highway Patrol."
September 27 - Use of Force, Search & Seizure, Drugs. "Gee, Trooper, I don't know where that $2 million came from."
October 4 - Name 46 reasons why not to mess with a Trooper. "Glock"
October 11 - "How much alcohol is too much?"
October 18 - Awards Ceremony
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